Legal Opinion
James E. v. Donna K.
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 15, 1977No. Civ. 16295PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
COLOGNE, J.
The petition of James E. and Lana E. to declare Cynthia K. free from the custody of her mother, Donna K., pursuant to Civil Code section 232, subdivision (a)(1) was granted on the grounds Ms. K. evidenced her intent to abandon Cynthia. After a full hearing the trial court made appropriate findings and granted the petition. Ms. K. appeals.
Ms. K. gave birth to Cynthia on December 4, 1973. This was her fifth child, four of whom have different fathers and none of whom reside with her. She has made no effort to see the two older children for more than 10 years and does not know…
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- Department of Social Services v. Janice P.California Court of Appeal · 1976
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3Cited by19 opinions
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